CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise on higher U.S. crude prices

Aug 29 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index edged up on Thursday, supported by higher U.S. crude prices amid positive comments from China on its trade war with the United States.

The two sides are discussing the next round of face-to-face talks scheduled in September, but hopes for progress hinge on whether Washington can create favourable conditions, China's commerce ministry said.

September futures on the S&P/TSX index were up 0.71% at 7:00 a.m. ET.

Canada's current account data for the second quarter is due at 8:30 a.m. ET